The Weaver's Revenge
Chloe Ellefson Mystery #11
This book features dual historical timelines, skillfully woven tgether. The modern one, set in 1984, features Chloe and the love of her life, Roelke McKenna. The other takes place from 1919-1923 and focuses on the lives of newly-weds Laina and the love of her life, Matti, as circumstances in Finland drive to immigrate to America.
A Killer Weaves a Deadly Blend of Betrayal and Revenge that Threatens Chloe's Work—and Life.
When offered a rare opportunity to help develop a fledgling historic site dedicated to Finnish American history and heritage, [museum] curator Chloe Ellefson journeys to the remote Northwoods of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. In addition to the consultant job, she’s on a personal quest to learn about the enduring tradition of rag rug weaving.
Encountering a dead body upon arrival, however, immediately puts her goals in jeopardy.
Although suspicion soon falls on her new colleagues, Chloe is determined to persevere...even if it means ignoring the advice of her new husband, police officer Roelke McKenna. Can she identify the killer and complete her mission, or will all her dreams unravel?
The Weaver's Revenge includes photos of historic objects and places mentioned in the story, plus a locations map and cast of characters.
Available as a 398-page trade paperback as well as for Kindle, Nook, and other ebook apps and devices.
Places
Some scenes in The Weaver's Revenge are set in real places, especially at the Hanka Homestead in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
The custom map below has locations from the book.
Related Blog Posts
Widow of the Grasses
That’s what some people in Finland called a woman left behind when her husband immigrated to America. Sadly, it was not uncommon for desperate poverty to force families to separate. Some men planned to earn what was needed to send passage money to their wives. Others planned to work for a while before returning to Finland in better financial shape. Although it often took years, many families were reunited.
Finnish Rag Rugs
Most Chloe Ellefson mysteries celebrate a folk art relevant for the featured ethnic group. When I chose to focus on Finnish immigrants in the 11th book, The Weaver’s Revenge, I wanted to spotlight the tradition of weaving rag rugs.
Root Looms – Part 1
For centuries, woodworkers in Finland created what they needed with what they could acquire from local forests. Clever craftsmen considered even crooked trees, or those with deformities in roots or branches. These curves and angles were ideal for many elements of plows, boats…and weaving looms.
Why the Hanka Homestead?
Whenever I write a new Chloe Ellefson Mystery, I have the fun of choosing a new historic site or museum to feature in the book. The Hanka Homestead Finnish Museum in Michigran’s Upper Peninsula provides the setting for the forthcoming 11th Chloe Ellefson Mystery, The Weaver’s Revenge.
Root Looms – Part 2
In my last post, I wrote about the gorgeous old root looms made by Finnish craftsmen. If you’d like to learn more about root looms and rug weaving, I highly recommend a visit to The Iron County Historical Society Museum in Hurley, Wisconsin.
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